Menander of
Menander of
god greek-poet lends
Even God lends a hand to honest boldness.
diligently greek-poet
He who labors diligently need never despair; for all things are accomplished by diligence and labor.
craft fine handled handsome skill
A handsome person, with perverted will, is a fine craft that's handled without skill
itself joke joking
A joke without a point, inane and bald, itself a joke on joking may be called
cause cherished fear friend secrets
Let not your friend your cherished secrets hear; Then, if you quarrel, you've no cause to fear
dye hair ought woman women yellow
A chaste woman ought not to dye her hair yellow
good
'Know thyself' is a good saying, but not in all situations. In many it is better to say 'know others.'
greek-poet undergo
The person who has the will to undergo all labor may win any goal.
body greek-poet sharp sword words
The sword the body wounds, sharp words the mind.
hands stones easy
It is as easy to draw back a stone, thrown with force from the hand, as to recall a word once spoken.
drinking land sea
Of all the wild beasts of land or sea, the wildest is woman.
mortals conscience
Conscience is a God to all mortals.
pieces moments assured
Rest assured, for every piece of business the most businesslike thing is to choose the right moment.
figs spades
I call a fig a fig, a spade a spade.